Marion Caunter

Marion Rose Caunter Abdullah (born November 5, 1980^[1]) is a Chinese-Malaysian video jockey, events MC, and television personality.

Early life

Marion Rose Caunter Abdullah was born on November 5, 1980 in Penang, Malaysia. She did her schooling in SMK Convent Green Lane, Penang. At 19, she attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA), graduating with a degree in broadcasting and electronic communications. Her career in the broadcasting industry began as a reporter for Milwaukee's WB 18 Channel, where she covered stories regarding the local youth community. She also joined KIIS-FM, one of whose staff members include Rick Dees, working in the advertising department.

Career

Upon returning to Malaysia, she became known for being the host of The 8TV Quickie, a daily 15-minute talk show on 8TV. Apart from being a TV presenter, she was also 8TV's urban content executive in charge of pre- and post-production of the stations in-house shows, Latte at 8 and Flava. She, alongside Awal Ashaari, also hosted three seasons of One in a Million, 8TV's reality singing contest despite having joined Channel [V] on November 20, 2006.

Caunter also had a brief stint as an announcer in Hitz.fm. She has been the host of Poparazzi, the pop culture entertainment program on Channel [V] since 2006. In 2010, she became the host of E! News Asia alongside Channel [V] colleague Dominic Lau.^[2] She also hosted The Biggest Loser Asia Season 2 in 2010.

Personal life

Caunter married SM Nasaruddin, chairman of Naza Group of Companies on December 16, 2010. The couple have two children together; daughters Leia Rose (born December 16, 2011) and Lana Rose (born October 31, 2013)

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